Higher education and college-based professional development initiatives

Administration of ECE Coaching Initiatives Manual

Does your organization or agency currently provide professional coaching in Early Care and Education (ECE)? Or, do you plan to provide coaching services in ECE in the near future? If so, do you know what is needed to create and implement an effective coaching initiative? First 5 Alameda County has released a new manual designed for use by managers who are responsible for the creation and oversight of effective coaching initiatives for ECE sites. From assessment to orientation, implementation to evaluation, this comprehensive manual provides step-by-step support to help develop and conduct effective ECE coaching initiatives. Included with the manual are 10 sample documents to help design a coaching initiative for your needs. A free download of the manual is now available from First 5 Alameda County.

Our Accomplishments:

With over 255 participating programs serving over 11,000 children, because of our work more children have access to quality early learning. Quality Counts has supported teachers and informal care givers alike, providing professional development opportunities, coaching and $1.4 million dollars in awards distributed directly to child care providers. We’re just getting started!